ALT. Fragrances Duchess vs Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Délina.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Duchess costs £58.90 and Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold costs £27, so Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold is £31.90 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 10 distinct notes listed across both (50%). ALT. Fragrances Duchess is Extrait and listed as feminine, while Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold is EDP and listed as feminine. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Délina.

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

A fruity floral Extrait de Parfum for women, sold directly as ALT.'s alternative to Parfums de Marly's Delina.

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold is a delicate fruity floral composition with litchi rhubarb brightness and creamy vanilla rose depth, positioned as a budget interpretation of the Parfums de Marly Delina style.

ALT. Fragrances Duchess, dupe of Parfums de Marly DélinaKhadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold, dupe of Parfums de Marly Délina

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances DuchessKhadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.0/10
Projection7.0/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£58.90£27
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderFeminineFeminine
Inspired byParfums de Marly DélinaParfums de Marly Délina

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

Top Notes

  • Lychee
  • Rhubarb

Heart Notes

  • Turkish Rose

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Musk
  • Cashmere Wood

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold

Top Notes

  • Litchi
  • Rhubarb
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Turkish Rose
  • Peony
  • Vanilla

Base Notes

  • Cashmere Wood
  • Musk
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Rhubarb
  • Turkish Rose
  • Vanilla
  • Musk
  • Cashmere Wood

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Lychee that Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold does not.

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold lists Litchi, Bergamot, Peony and Vetiver that ALT. Fragrances Duchess does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Rose

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Earthy
  • Rose

Both share Woody, Musky, Floral, Vanilla, Fruity and Rose. ALT. Fragrances Duchess also lists Sweet and Citrus. Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold also lists Fresh and Earthy.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Sweet

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Luxurious

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Sweet. Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold lists Fresh, Clean, Elegant, Modern, Feminine and Luxurious.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Spring
  • Date night
  • Summer
  • Everyday

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Everyday
  • Year-round

Both share Spring, Summer and Everyday. ALT. Fragrances Duchess also lists Date night. Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold also lists Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual and Year-round.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Excellent longevity

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold

  • Long lasting
  • Versatile
  • Subtle

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Excellent longevity. Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold lists Long lasting, Versatile and Subtle.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Fruity floral

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold

  • Fruity floral

Both share Fruity floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Duchess (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Duchess (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Duchess (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Duchess (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold (£27)

ALT. Fragrances Duchess leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Duchess has 1 community review and Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold?

ALT. Fragrances Duchess costs £58.90 and Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold costs £27, so Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold is £31.90 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold 7.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Duchess rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold 6.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Duchess rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Délina, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold 7.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Duchess rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold 8.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Duchess rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Duchess and Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold share?

They share 5 notes: Rhubarb, Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Musk and Cashmere Wood.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Duchess and Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold?

ALT. Fragrances Duchess is tagged for Spring, Date night, Summer and Everyday. Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Everyday and Year-round.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Délina vs ALT. Fragrances Duchess
  • Parfums de Marly Délina vs Khadlaj Shiyaaka Rose Gold

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